Here are the main takeaways from the PCWorld article you shared regarding the latest Windows 11 update (KB5062660):
If you’d like the latest community reports, troubleshooting, or user discussions regarding KB5062660, let me know and I can provide details from Windows forums or search your uploaded files for more technical or troubleshooting insight.
Source: PCWorld Windows 11 officially kills the Blue Screen of Death in latest update
- The iconic “Blue Screen of Death” (BSOD) is now officially replaced by a “Black Screen of Death.”
- The acronym “BSOD” remains, but only the background color changes—technically, nothing else is different.
- The new black screen lacks the sad emoticon and QR code; it just shows plain explanatory text informing the user that a problem occurred and Windows needs to restart.
- The screen only appears for about two seconds before the computer tries to restart, making it easy to miss.
About Update KB5062660
- This is an optional cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2 (“2025-07 Cumulative Update Preview”).
- Must be installed manually via Windows Update or the Microsoft Update Catalog.
- After installing, the version will be Build 26100.4770.
- All new features included will officially roll out to everyone on Patch Tuesday in August 2025.
Notable Features in KB5062660
- Black Screen of Death: Main visual change; no technical difference.
- AI PC Improvements: Many features exclusive to Copilot+ PCs.
- Recall Feature for EU Users: New “Recall” feature, with controls to block it for certain apps and websites, and the ability to disable it completely.
- Quick Machine Recovery: New feature in WinRE (Windows Recovery Environment) to automatically detect, fix, and restore Windows via patch download—particularly for widespread boot issues.
How to Get the Update
- Not installed automatically, so manual update needed via Windows Update or the Update Catalog.
Practical Note
Most users may never see the new Black Screen since it appears only when critical errors occur and is only visible for a short period.If you’d like the latest community reports, troubleshooting, or user discussions regarding KB5062660, let me know and I can provide details from Windows forums or search your uploaded files for more technical or troubleshooting insight.
Source: PCWorld Windows 11 officially kills the Blue Screen of Death in latest update